Written by JB
Today is David Bowie's 66th birthday. A fact that would probably have passed many of us by had he not chosen to mark the occasion with the release of his first new single for a decade. Completely unannounced and unanticipated, Where Are We Now is a softly sung ballad, sang over the sounds of a wistful piano. Bowie made a trio of hugely influential albums in the late 70's whilst based in Berlin and the song reflects on those times. As if this wasn't enough to get any music fan into a frenzy, a new album has also been announced for March. The Glastonbury rumours have already started...
On the subject of Legends with new offerings, previously unreleased material from Jimi Hendrix is also due in March. People, Hell & Angels will feature 12 songs including Somewhere, which has been given airplay this week. If this track is anything to go by, this release is no simple cash in and will hold its own against his classic work.
Below are links to videos for both songs, have a listen and let us know what you think.
David Bowie - Where Are We Now?
Jimi Hendrix - Somewhere
